Birmingham Indian Film Festival to showcase a selection of films that you can enjoy with all the family

A friend of mine works tirelessly to host and promote the Birmingham Indian Film Festival (BIFF) and there is a great line up of family friendly films worth catching, so I wanted to share the festival's latest updates with you in case you are looking for something different, educational and cultural to enjoy from just a few days' time...

Birmingham Indian Film Festival is a cinematic treasure trove of carefully curated premieres of South Asian independent films, offering rare glimpses into some of the billion plus lives in the sub-continent.  

The festival is presented by the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival and returns for its fourth consecutive year at Cineworld Broad Street, mac Birmingham and The Mockingbird Cinema & Kitchen from Friday 22 June to Sunday 1 July.

Audiences can expect a spectacular 10 days of Midland premieres of feature films, documentaries and shorts exploring a compelling slate of controversial, entertaining and thought-provoking themes with global resonances, plus lively Q&As and panel debates.

New to this year is the annual LIFF Satyajit Ray Short Film Competition Entries showcasing the work of emerging film makers.

FAMILY FILMS at BIFF 2018 BIFF is proud to showcase a selection of films that you can enjoy with all the family UMA 24 JUNE | 14:00 | MAC, CANNON HILL PARK Based on a true story, ace filmmaker Srijit Mukherji crafts a life affirming emotional tale that is a celebration of the human spirit. CYCLE 24 JUNE | 16:00 | CINEWORD BROAD STREET Cycle is a magical and life affirming story of love, hope and happiness.  VILLAGE ROCKSTARS 28 JUNE | 19:00 MAC, Cannon Hill Park  The multi-award winning story of one village girl's dream to be a rock guitarist, and her mum's secret desire to help. Including Q&A with Director, Rima Das. EATEN BY LIONS 29 JUNE | 18:00 | MAC, CANNON HILL PARK A laugh out loud and wryly written British comedy about two half brothers who were brought up by their grandma in Bradford.  Followed by Q&A with Director Jason Wingard and actors, Antonio Aakeel and Jack Carroll. T FOR TAJ MAHAL 01 JULY | 14:15 | THE MOCKINGBIRD CINEMA & KITCHEN, CUSTARD FACTORY, DIGBETH In this inspirational charmer, an illiterate villager runs a roadside eatery near the world famous Taj Mahal.

Tickets can be purchased directly from the cinemas.

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